Shift Electrician

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Shift Electrician
Based Dalbeattie, DG5 4PL
Rotating Shifts 24/7 (42 Average hours p/w)

Working alongside a team of Engineers, under the leadership of our Engineering Manager you will be responsible for providing a prompt and responsive fault diagnosis and repair service throughout the sawmill & undertaking routine electrical maintenance, across a range of plant and machinery.

Specifically, some responsibilities of a Shift Electrician include:

• Troubleshooting and testing equipment, controls, and software.
• Repairing Mechanical, Pneumatic and Electromechanical Machinery.
• Undertaking a variety of preventative and reactive maintenance duties.
• Installation of machine parts such as valves, pumps, and motors.
• Carrying out planned maintenance checks, finding and fixing any faults.
• Responding to emergency breakdowns on our production lines.
• Identifying solutions that will improve systems efficiency and reduce costs.

About You:

Alongside your solid background in electrical engineering, preferably gained within a manufacturing environment, you are confident in working alone or alongside a team. You\’ll be technically minded and hold your work to a high level. In addition, you\’ll have:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good understanding of computer-based systems and software.
• A high level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Problem solving skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines in a busy environment.
• Experience of PLC systems.
• Ideally hold C&G 17th or 18th Edition IEE Regulations qualifications (or equivalent).

About Us:

• BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.
• We aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country.
• BSW operates as a collection of experts – an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.
• With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.

In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry\’s leading employers. As well as the competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:

• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
• Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more
• Confidential 24/7 support with the Well-being hub.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.
• Company provided Life Assurance policy.

Closing date for applications: 31 December 2025

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